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I just ordered some boards where I used a lot of 0603 (1608 metric) passives, first time doing something quite this small. I did use the "hand solder" version of the footprints in KiCad. Tiniest things I've done by hand are some TSOT-23-6 packages and a 386EX33 in that annoying PQFP-132 package (the millipede).

Want to try using a flat tip I use for QFPs, but if it's too difficult, I'll get some solder paste and use my hot air station (which I initially bought to de-solder some seriously annoying DIPs (DS1687+ in EDIP) on some old SBCs - the solder just would not come out with solder wick or a pump).

I'm basically imagining tweezers and holding one's breath.




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